The New "Two"

Today, Jan. 7, is officially our start to the New Year. Screw the Greek calendar; we are on toddler time. Who ever said there were "Terrible Two's" needs to get with the now, and now is "Terrible Three." (See "Toddler Wars".)

Today, there was not enough space in the universe for more than one meltdown at one time at our house, and it was my turn. But today, starting at 3:30 p.m., I resolved to be the parent, and it was, as Cruz likes to say, a "brand new day."

Today, I set my intentions in BIG, BOLD letters. I resolutely hung a photo of my favorite person as a reminder to CHOOSE LOVE, especially when he needs it the most. So after school, I let him take the lead, because he really needed to, and because I realized that through the Terrible Three's and beyond, I would really follow him anywhere.